US Bridges

Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Todd County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. W. Jct. CR 5301 · Structure no. 110C00035N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStokes Chapel RD
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location.5 Mi. W. Jct. CR 5301
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyTodd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83222, -87.17667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Stokes Chapel RD over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.